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800,000 Risk Jobs as UK Disability Benefits Face Cuts

6/8/2025

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Protesters Rally Against Austerity

Proposed cuts to disability benefits in the UK threaten to push 800,000 claimants to cut back on work or leave their jobs altogether, risking their mental health and financial security. In a powerful response, thousands took to the streets of London, rallying against austerity and calling for higher taxes on the wealthy to support vital public services.

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Smith Critiques Reform

At the union congress in Brighton, GMB Chief Gary Smith slammed Reform UK as anti-worker, calling on Labour to rethink its positions. Concurrently, Labour's Rachel Reeves is under fire for possible spending cuts, with police chiefs sounding alarms over reduced crime priorities due to budget limitations. Public services are urged to navigate these financial hurdles.

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Protesters Rally Against Austerity

Proposed cuts to disability benefits in the UK threaten to push 800,000 claimants to cut back on work or leave their jobs altogether, risking their mental health and financial security. In a powerful response, thousands took to the streets of London, rallying against austerity and calling for higher taxes on the wealthy to support vital public services.

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